Question

6. Joe is paid $17 per hour after taxes. He works 25 hours per week. His weekly expenses add up to $476. How many more hours per week should Joe work to balance his budget? F. 1 hour G. O hours H. 3 hours J. 28 hours

Answer 1

Total amount Joe earned in a week = $17 x 25 = $425

Total expenses in a week = $476

Amount needed to balance up = $476 - $425 = $51

Number of hours needed by by Joe to earn this $51 = 51/17 = 3 hours